Bay Area arts and entertainment picks, week of Sept. 20
Bay Area arts and entertainment picks, week of Sept. 20
Brian Copeland’s solo work is a riveting and poignant look at depression.
The show focuses on a turning point in Copeland’s life — the 10-day waiting period before he could lay his hands on his newly purchased gun.
The Marsh is running the show in observance of National Suicide Prevention Month. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20.
The New Century Chamber Orchestra opens its season with a program featuring Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich and other Russian composers, plus featured composer Jennifer Higdon.
The performance also marks the debut appearance by soprano Ailyn Pérez from the Metropolitan Opera. 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20.
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 San Pedro Road, San Rafael. $29-$61.
Academy Award-winning music provided by members of the national touring cast of “The Phantom of the Opera.”
The evening raises funds for more than 30 AIDS service agencies. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21.
Marines’ Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco. $30-$75.
Arctic sea ice influences our weather, and the disappearing ice is creating a rush for oil and natural gas resources that could lead to either conflict or cooperation within the international community.
Join the conversation with Sergey Petrov, consul general of Russia, and Hilde Janne Skorpen, consul general of Norway. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
SafeHouse for the Performing Arts presents “Cultural Destinations,” the 24th festival from this nonprofit organization that nurtures performing artists through residencies, workshops and performance opportunities.
Opening night features work by Sean Dorsey, a transgender and queer choreographer; and Soulskin Dance. 8 p.m. Wednesday-next Sunday, Sept. 23-27.
“Dance Series One,” which kicks off the ballet’s 22nd season, offers new work by choreographer-in-residence Amy Seiwert and work by dancer Ben Needham-Wood.
Also: the return of Ma Cong’s “French Twist,” inspired by “Tom and Jerry” cartoons.
See website for shows running Oct. 1-4 in San Francisco. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. next Sunday, Sept. 24-27.
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $51-$68.
The band found commercial success with its 1979 album “Highway to Hell,” which earned AC/DC worldwide fame.
The band is considered one of the pioneers of heavy-metal music. 7:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
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Bay Area Blues Festival
The festival also features an arts and crafts booth, food, and craft beer and fine wines.
There are rides for kids, chalk art and a farmers’ market, too.
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